10 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Wedding Planner
10 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Wedding Planner
Natalie Nicole Photo - Texas Based Destination Wedding Photographer
So, you’re about to be or are in the midst of planning your wedding? First of all, congrats! This is such an exciting time and it can be so much fun to plan the day that you’re going to marry the love of your life. With that being said, wedding planning can also be incredibly stressful. That’s why I always recommend to my couples that they should hire a wedding planner if they haven’t already. From their expertise, vendors connections, problem solving skills, and attention to detail, wedding planners are an incredible asset to have with you in your wedding planning experience and on your big day.
Truly, I could go on and on about the importance of hiring a wedding planner. I had the pleasure of working with the wonderful Carissa at Momentous Weddings for Maggie and John’s “Luxury Commodore Perry Estate Wedding”. She’s an Austin Texas wedding planner who is such a joy to work with, and it got me thinking on why it’s so important to hire a wedding planner. Because of this, I wanted to lay out my top 10 reasons why you should, so keep on scrolling!
Wedding Planners Bring Expertise & Knowledge
Wedding planners have the experience and knowledge to bring a couple’s vision to life and can provide valuable advice on everything from venues to vendors. They plan weddings for a living, so something you may be struggling with in planning is most likely an incredibly easy task for them to figure out and plan. And when you work with a great wedding planner, they tend to be a “jack of all trades” who help with not just your basic planning, but down to every last detail of your wedding day.
2. Hiring a Wedding Planner Will Reduce Your Stress
Hiring a wedding planner can help reduce your wedding planning stress. They handle the nitty-gritty details of planning, helping reduce the stress and anxiety that often accompany wedding preparations. A study released by Minted in 2019 reveals that the average wedding takes 528 hours to plan. Yikes. I think it’s safe to say that most of us don’t have an extra 528 hours in our busy lives to plan a wedding. That’s the beauty of hiring a wedding planner. That’s what they do for a living, and they’re good at it. Your wedding day should be one of the happiest days of your life. And not only will it ease your stress, but also your wedding photographers as they wont need to feel like they have to manage the day of timeline. Ease the stress of everyone by hiring an experienced wedding planner.
3. They Tend to Have Great Vendor Connections
Wedding planners often have established relationships with other wedding vendors and can secure discounts or find the best-suited vendors for your style and budget. Finding the perfect vendor for you can be challenging. Usually, there are many to choose from. But, not all vendors are created equally. You want the best of the best and you want to work with someone that you can trust. Wedding planners work with hundreds of vendors every year when planning weddings.
Say you have a specific style of wedding photography you’re looking for. Your vendor will probably know the perfect wedding photographer for you. Or maybe you have a dream of specific florals for your wedding day. Your wedding planner will likely know a florist who specializes in the look you’re going for. On top of that, many vendors will know who your best fit is based on the budget you set with them.
4. They Can Help You Manage Your Wedding Budget
Maybe you feel that hiring a wedding planner is just too costly. But, one thing to keep in mind is that they can actually save you money in the long run. They can help you stay within your budget by recommending ways to save and helping to avoid costly mistakes that many couples make. Going hand in hand with their vendor connections, they can often score some great deals for you. Unless you work in the wedding industry, it’s unlikely that you'll know what the average market cost is for specific wedding vendors. Your wedding planner will know, and this can save you thousands. Check out this “5 Ways Hiring a Wedding Planner Can Actually Save You Money” article from BRIDES.
5. Hiring a Wedding Planner Will Save You So Much Time
Wedding planners can save you time by taking on the research and negotiations required to execute your big day. These are big tasks, and often ones that couples tend to downplay when they think about the time and research that actually goes into planning a wedding. From the vendors to the timeline, you can count on your wedding planner to assist you in all areas that you need them to. Since you’re hiring a wedding planner, you’ll have time for your day to day life. If you think you’re day to day schedule will stay the same when planning a wedding on your own, you’ve thought wrong. Remember those 528 hours it takes to plan a wedding part that we talked about earlier?
6. They’re Great at Problem-Solving
Wedding planners are experienced in handling any last-minute issues that arise, often without the couple even knowing there was a problem. Unforeseen rain in the weather forecast? Your wedding planner is on it and has a plan. Catering company running late? Your wedding planner already knows what to without batting an eye. Unfortunately, thigs like this can happen, and while we hope for the smoothest day possible, you can’t control everything. What you can control is having a solid wedding planner by your side who is experienced in these types of scenarios.
7. Their Attention to Detail is Unmatched
Planners ensure that every aspect of the wedding is thought through, often considering details that might be overlooked. Unsure how to address someone on a wedding invite? Your wedding planner will know. Want an opinion on your wedding color schemes? Ask your wedding planner! Didn’t think about needing a hair tie when the reception dancing gets fun? Your wedding planner most likely has some on her for that exact reason!
8. They Keep The Timeline Flowing Smoothly
They create timelines and ensure everything runs smoothly from the ceremony to the reception. Most of the time you don’t think about the “little parts” of your big day, but your wedding planner will. Dreaming of sunset portraits? Your wedding photographer and wedding planner can work hand in hand to ensure you have this time set aside during your day to get this done. Your wedding planner will sit down with you to create a timeline that will fit your vision for your big day, down to every minute, then send it to all of your vendors so everyone is in the loop.
9. Hiring a Wedding Planner Means a More Enjoyable Wedding Day Expieirence
With a planner taking care of the details, the couple can enjoy their engagement period and the wedding day without being bogged down by planning duties. Like I said before, your wedding should be one of the happiest days of your life. It won’t be if you find yourself stressing the entire day and into the night about every little detail. Do yourself a favor and hire a great wedding planner who will save you from the stress of wedding planning so that you can truly enjoy your wedding day and be present.
10. They’ll Know and Give Wedding Etiquette Advice
They can offer guidance on wedding etiquette, which can be invaluable in complex family dynamics or formal weddings. Unless you’re in the wedding industry, there just may be things you don’t know that you should or shouldn’t do. Wedding planners will know exactly how to approach a situation how to go about planning.
Will Your be Hiring a Wedding Planner to Bring Your Wedding Visions to Life?
I hope that these top 10 reasons on why you should hire a wedding planner has helped you in your decision of whether or not you want to hire one. If you want a less stressful wedding experience, expertise and knowledge, vendor connections, help with your wedding budget, and someone who is a great problem solver and attention to detail to bring your wedding visions to life, then hire the dang planner! And if you’re looking for an amazing Austin Texas wedding planner, then make you sure check out Carissa at Momentous Weddings!
On the search for a Texas wedding photographer or destination wedding photographer to be by your side along the way? Let’s get in touch. It would be an honor to capture your wedding day and hear all about what you envision. You can learn more about me here. If I sound like the perfect photographer for you, then inquire with me here! In the meantime, check out more wedding tips and wedding days on the blog for inspiration for your big day.
